Each week I interview guests who delve into a myriad of substance abuse, mental health and social justice concerns. Hear some provocative discussions that will hopefully provide an impetus for change and better understanding.

Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, Artistic
Director for Mixed Magic Theatre, discusses how the Arts can help
audiences explore difficult topics. Special emphasis is placed on a
performance of Martin Luther King’s Letter From
Birmingham City Jail and how it speaks to the issue
of race relations today.

Thomas Kerr-Vanderslice, Rhode
Island Executive Director for Generation Citizen, provides insight
into his organization’s mission of promoting Civic Education to
local youth. Special emphasis is placed on empowering and educating
young people to become active and informed citizens.

Robert Siminski’s journey, as an
educator, has taken him to classrooms, prisons and the Office of
Superintendent. All along the way he has been a creative advocate
for learners young and old. Special emphasis has been placed on the
importance of creating meaningful educational experiences as well
as the value of...

Laila Mirza and Everett Smith, two students from Wheeler School,
discuss their club, Interbelief, offering an
overview of how the organization brings diverse peoples together.
Special emphasis is placed on Interbelief members
exploring such issues as religion, politics and social justice.

Ehsun Mirza, a Critical
Care Doctor at Kent Hospital, returns to Mulling It Over
and discuses how he, a Muslim, revels in America’s ability to
accept diverse populations. Special emphasis is placed on how the
recent immigration ban impacts his family and
friends.